Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for the use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any prior medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.

Must be a minimum of sixteen years of age.

Be a certified GUE Rec 1 diver or be certified as an open water diver from a recognized training agency.

Course Content

Combining lecture and in-water sessions, this course focuses on cultivating the basic skills required. The GUE Doubles course is focused on increasing proficiency with double tank configuration, through proper control of the buoyancy, trim, propulsion, teamwork and other GUE principles.

Doubles Primer Specific Training Standards

Can be run with one trainee

Student-to-instructor ratio is not to exceed 8:1 during land drill or surface exercises; ratios cannot exceed 4:1 during any in-water training